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  • Introduction to Judiasm – 16th Session October 2, 2017

    The Shaar 1981 Oxford St, Halifax, NS, Canada

    The 24-session course, taught by Rabbi Weiss and occasionally by Rabbi Rank, is intended for both conversion candidates and anyone interested in deepening their Jewish knowledge. Registration for the course is now closed.

  • Sukkot – Day 1

    The Shaar 1981 Oxford St, Halifax, NS, Canada

    Join us for Kiddush in the Sukkah!

  • Sukkot – Day 2

    The Shaar 1981 Oxford St, Halifax, NS, Canada

    Join us for kiddush in the Sukkah!

  • Weiss-Rank Family Open Sukkah

    The Shaar 1981 Oxford St, Halifax, NS, Canada

    Join us for an Open Sukkah at the Weiss-Rank's sukkah (weather-permitting). Please RSVP to Rabbirayshweiss@gmail.com for the address so we know how many to expect.

  • Shabbat Chol HaMoed Morning Service

    The Shaar 1981 Oxford St, Halifax, NS, Canada

    The Shabbat during Chol HaMoed on Sukkot is known as Shabbat Chol Hamoed Sukkot and in addition to the designated Torah reading, maftir, and haftorah readings for that day, Ecclesiastes (Kohelet) is read aloud in synagogue prior to the Torah reading during services.  

  • Gimme Shelter: Housing Rights in Halifax – A Panel Discussion

    The Shaar 1981 Oxford St, Halifax, NS, Canada

    On the Shabbat of Sukkot, when we dwell in temporary structures (Sukkot), we will explore the struggles of those without permanent homes. A panel featuring leading housing rights advocates, experts, and community members Sheri Lecker and Dr. Jeff Karabanow will follow services. Come hear their stories of activism and learn what you can do to…

  • Erev Simchat Torah

    The Shaar 1981 Oxford St, Halifax, NS, Canada

    Please join us for some food and spirited dancing specially for children to get ready for Simchat Torah. The children's procession will begin at 6pm with traditional services following at 7:30pm.

  • Post Bar/Bat mitzvah Outing at Seven Bays Bouldering

    Seven Bays Bouldering 2019 Gottingen Street, Halifax, NS, Canada

    A special get-together for everyone who celebrated a bar/bat mitzvah in the last year. Bar/bat mitzvah honorees of recent years also welcome. Please contact Rabbi Weiss Rabbirayshweiss@gmail.com for more information.